Quote by: William Petty

Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself.


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  • NameWilliam Petty
  • DescriptionEnglish economist, scientist and philosopher.
  • AliasesTrue Protestant and well-wisher of his countrey
  • BornMay 26, 1623
  • DiedDecember 16, 1687
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionEconomist; Mathematician; Author; Philosopher; Statistician